Carolyn Goddard

Carolyn Goddard has a diverse and extensive work experience. Carolyn is currently working as the Head of Product at Lendscape since May 2023. Prior to that, from July 2021 to January 2023, they worked as the Consulting Director at Trade Ledger, where they collaborated with clients to understand their software needs and contributed to the creation of cutting-edge software for SME funders.

Before joining Trade Ledger, Carolyn was the Associate Director of Change & Transformation at Nucleus Commercial Finance from April 2019 to July 2021. Carolyn also served as the Director at Lowfield Consulting Limited from July 2017 to April 2019, providing independent consulting services to the alternative and invoice finance industries.

Carolyn's experience includes working as an MBA student at Cambridge Judge Business School from September 2017 to August 2018. During that time, they completed various projects, including market analysis for a start-up audio manufacturer and improving market offerings for a major UK car manufacturer. Carolyn also held the position of Communications Officer for the Women's Leadership Centre Student Interest Group, leading their online presence and creating their first website.

Prior to their MBA, Carolyn worked at Nucleus Commercial Finance Ltd. as a Change Project Manager from May 2016 to August 2017. In this role, they successfully implemented a new operating system and formulated a new lending stream, contributing to potential market share growth.

Earlier in their career, Carolyn worked at Bibby Financial Services from July 2015 to May 2016 as a Senior Business Analyst. During this time, they played a crucial role in securing a significant funding line for the UK business and led a transformation program to improve operational efficiency. Carolyn also managed a team of Business Analysts to implement operational platform solutions.

Carolyn's earlier roles at Bibby Financial Services include Business Analyst, Business Improvement Manager, Take On Manager, and Graduate. In these roles, they played key roles in operational efficiency, risk reduction, client onboarding, and industry training.

Overall, Carolyn Goddard has demonstrated expertise in product management, consulting, change and transformation, independent consulting, and operational improvement throughout their career.

Carolyn Goddard completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management at Cambridge Judge Business School from 2017 to 2018. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's degree in International Business, Finance, and Economics from The University of Manchester between 2004 and 2007. Carolyn also obtained the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT in August 2014.